Regulating pre-performance psychobiosocial states with music : a mixed-methods intervention study /

During a swimming career that spanned 15years, I watched numerous swimmers with headphones on prior to a race, many imitating their idol Michael Phelps. I became one of these swimmers, but as I grew older I began to realize that listening to music prior to a race did not help me, and so I became cur...

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Main Author: Middleton, Thierry (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2018.
Series:SAGE Research Methods. Cases.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:During a swimming career that spanned 15years, I watched numerous swimmers with headphones on prior to a race, many imitating their idol Michael Phelps. I became one of these swimmers, but as I grew older I began to realize that listening to music prior to a race did not help me, and so I became curious: Was music really beneficial prior to sports performance, and if it was, what was I doing wrong? I pursued graduate studies to consider these questions; I really wanted answers! My journey toward answering the question "how effective is self-selected music as a psychobiosocial state regulation tool?" is showcased in this case study. The process of using a mixed-methods study to answer a multifaceted problem is examined. In addition, practical recommendations are provided for those looking to conduct multiphase intervention studies.
Physical Description:1 online resource : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781526440365
1526440369